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Ukraine considers easing travel ban for men ages 18-24, parliament speaker says

Ukrainian lawmakers are considering whether to allow men ages 18 to 24 to travel abroad, a move that would ease current wartime restrictions, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk said on July 19. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does […]

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EBRD to unlock $1 billion in credit for Ukraine’s key sectors, considers mineral projects

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will enable Ukrainian banks to provide up to 900 million euros ($1.05 billion) in new loans by sharing credit risks, the EBRD announced in a press release on July 7. The loans will target companies in agribusiness, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, transport and logistics, as well as energy security […]

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Trump admin considers recognizing Russian control of Crimea as part of peace deal, Bloomberg reports

The United States is prepared to recognize Russia’s control over Crimea as part of a broader peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv, Bloomberg reported on April 18, citing people familiar with the matter. The potential concession signals President Donald Trump’s desire to secure a ceasefire deal. Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated […]

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NASA considers getting rid of Washington, D.C., headquarters: report

NASA is considering getting rid of its Washington, D.C., headquarters as part of the Trump administration’s effort to shrink the size of the federal government, according to a report.  The move could affect as many as 2,500 jobs at the space agency and redistribute operations to NASA’s 10 field centers, Politico reported Friday, citing two […]

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EU considers cutting Ukrainian sugar imports after price drop, Reuters reports

The European Commission is contemplating significant cuts to Ukrainian sugar imports after complaints from EU producers about plummeting sugar prices, Reuters reported on March 20, citing information from three sources. The EU initially opened its agricultural markets to Ukraine for free to support the country after Russia’s invasion began, but farmer protests in multiple countries […]

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Ukraine considers Kursk withdrawal amid fears of encirclement of 10,000 troops, Telegraph reports

Ukraine’s forces are considering a withdrawal from Kursk, with 10,000 Ukrainian troops at risk of encirclement after Russia broke through key defense lines and disrupted supply chains, The Telegraph reported on March 8. The Telegraph’s report comes as several recent media reports warn that Ukraine’s occupation of Russian territory in Kursk is increasingly at risk […]

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EU considers confiscating part of Russia’s frozen $280 billion, Bloomberg reports

The European Union is intensifying discussions on how to seize Russia’s frozen central bank assets to provide financial and military aid to Ukraine, as concerns grow that the United States may scale back its support. EU officials are considering using these assets as collateral for a proposed International Claims Commission, which would assess damages owed […]